Overview

Gang Leader Dutch Malone goes on a hunting trip and is in a car wreck and is confined to the hospital, without the knowledge of any of his gang members. District Attorney Brady induces taxidermist Peter Winkly, who is an exact double for Malone,to impersonate Dutch and assume leadership of the gang. Winkly "takes over" the gang and only Rita, Dutch's girl friend, has any suspicion that he is not really Dutch. But Dutch sees a newspaper showing him out on the town, escapes from the hospital and is on his way to look up the impostor.

Cast

Robert Armstrong, Stephanie Bachelor, Martin Kosleck, Wilton Graff, William Forrest, Marion Martin, Frank O'Connor, Robert Strange

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Frequently asked

What is "Gangs of the Waterfront" about?

Gang Leader Dutch Malone goes on a hunting trip and is in a car wreck and is confined to the hospital, without the knowledge of any of his gang members. District Attorney Brady induces taxidermist Peter Winkly, who is an exact double for Malone,to impersonate Dutch and assume leadership of the gang. Winkly "takes over" the gang and only Rita, Dutch's girl friend, has any suspicion that he is not really Dutch. But Dutch sees a newspaper showing him out on the town, escapes from the hospital and is on his way to look up the impostor.

When was "Gangs of the Waterfront" released?

Gangs of the Waterfront was released in 1945.

Who stars in "Gangs of the Waterfront"?

The cast includes Robert Armstrong, Stephanie Bachelor, Martin Kosleck, Wilton Graff.